The Corporation of the Town of Essex

Finance Committee Meeting Minutes

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Location: Essex Municipal Building, 33 Talbot Street South
Present:
  • Deputy Mayor - Shepley, Rob
  • Mayor - Bondy, Sherry
  • Councillor - Garon, Joe, Ward 1
  • Councillor - Hammond, Rodney, Ward 4
Also Present:
  • Doug Sweet, Chief Administrative Officer
  • Kate Giurissevich, Director, Corporate Services
  • Jake Morassut, Director, Community Services
  • Ann-Marie Unis, Manager, Finance & Business Services
  • Rita Jabbour, Manager, Planning Services
  • Jill Brett, Recording Secretary

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1.
Call to Order

 

2.
Land Acknowledgement

 

We acknowledge that this land is the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations (comprised of the Ojibway, the Odawa, and the Potawatomi Peoples), and of the Huron-Wendat Peoples. We value the significant historical and contemporary contributions of local and regional First Nations and all of the Original Peoples of Turtle Island who have been living and working on the land from time immemorial.

3.
Declarations of Conflict of Interest

 

4.
Adoption of Published Agenda

 

4.1
Finance Committee Meeting Agenda for February 18, 2025

 
  • FIN25-02-12
    Moved ByCouncillor Garon
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hammond

    That the published agenda for the February 18, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting be adopted as presented.

    Carried

5.
Adoption of Minutes

 

5.1
Finance Committee Minutes for January 13, 2025

This item has attachments. 
1.Finance Committee Meeting Minutes January 13, 2025.pdf
  • FIN25-02-13
    Moved ByMayor Bondy
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hammond

    That the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held January 13, 2025 be adopted as circulated.

    Carried

6.
Reports from Administration/Applications

 

6.1
Community Partnership Fund Application - Youth Diversion, Essex County Diversion Program

This item has attachments. 
1.7. Youth Diversion - Essex County Diversion Program Application Package_Redacted.pdf
2.Council Grants Donations 2025 - Schedule - Approved Jan 13th 2025.pdf
  • FIN25-02-14
    Moved ByMayor Bondy
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hammond

    That the 2025 Community Partnership Fund Application for Youth Diversion, Essex County Diversion Program be approved for the room rental portion only in the amount of $5771.25 (in-kind).

    Carried
  • FIN25-02-15
    Moved ByMayor Bondy
    Seconded ByCouncillor Garon

    That the Finance Committee recommend that Council direct the Community Services staff meet with the Executive of the Essex Youth Centre to see what programs for youth were provided in 2024 and what programs are scheduled for 2025 to avoid duplication in programs.

    Carried

6.2
Request for Fee Refund

This item has attachments. 
1.Refund Request - Ennis_Redacted.pdf
  • FIN25-02-16
    Moved ByMayor Bondy
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hammond

    That the request from Mr. Tim Ennis for a refund of the fees for minor variance and severance (consent) of $2296.80 be denied but any applicable information from first application be transferred to the revised application.  Application fee is still applicable but may be adjusted if transfer of information results in administrative time savings.

    Carried

7.
Unfinished Business

 

8.
Adjournment

 
  • FIN25-02-17
    Moved ByMayor Bondy
    Seconded ByCouncillor Hammond

    That the meeting be adjourned at 5:34 p.m.

    Carried

9.
Future Meetings

 

No meetings scheduled at this time.

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